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Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Nissan Maxima specs.

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Toyota Highlander Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 109.3 in 0.5 in
Length 188.4 in 190.6 in -2.2 in
Width 75.2 in 73.2 in 2 in
Height 68.1 in 57.8 in 10.3 in
Curb Weight 3979 lb. 3556 lb. 423 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 20.0 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 38.5 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 56.3 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.4 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 43.8 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 36.4 in 3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 55.1 in 4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.9 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 34.6 in 3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 14.2 ft3 -3.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 14.2 28.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 14.2 ft3 81.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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